Okay, so today I wanted to dig into the 6 of Pentacles tarot card, specifically how it shows up as feelings. I’ve been trying to get a better handle on interpreting feelings in readings, and this card felt like a good one to focus on.
First, I pulled out my trusty Rider-Waite deck. I shuffled the cards, really focusing on the question, “What are the range of feelings associated with the 6 of Pentacles?” Then, I laid out a simple three-card spread – past, present, future – just to give myself a bit of context.
The 6 of Pentacles popped up in the ‘present’ position. Perfect!
I spent some time just looking at the card. You know, the image of the guy giving coins to the beggars, and those scales hanging above him. I jotted down some initial thoughts in my notebook:
- Generosity
- Charity
- Giving/Receiving
- Balance
- Fairness
Then I started to think about how these words translate into feelings. It’s one thing to say “generosity,” but what does that actually feel like?
I closed my eyes and imagined myself as the person giving the coins. What did I feel? I felt a sense of satisfaction, maybe a little bit of pride, but mostly a feeling of responsibility. Like, “I have the resources, so it’s my duty to share.” I also felt a sense of connection to the people receiving, a sense of empathy.
Then I flipped it. What if I were one of the people receiving the coins? I imagined that scenario. I felt gratitude, of course. Relief, definitely. But also, maybe a little bit of shame or embarrassment. That feeling of dependence, of needing help. It wasn’t all positive, and that was interesting.
I also considered the scales. This made me think about the feeling of fairness. Are things balanced? Am I giving too much, or not enough? Am I receiving what I deserve? That opened up a whole new set of feelings: contentment (if things are balanced), resentment (if they’re not), and maybe even a little bit of anxiety about maintaining that balance.
My conclusions, feelings-wise, about the 6 of Pentacles:
It’s complex! It’s not just “happy” or “sad.” It’s a mix of:
- Positive feelings: Gratitude, satisfaction, connection, empathy, relief, contentment.
- Potentially challenging feelings: Shame, embarrassment, dependence, resentment, anxiety, responsibility.
The feeling depends on the role the person take, giving or receiving. Or even if the situation is balance or not.
The key takeaway for me is that the 6 of Pentacles, when it comes to feelings, is all about the dynamic of giving and receiving, and the complex emotions that come with that exchange. It’s about balance, fairness, and our roles within that balance. It makes a big difference whether you are the giver or the receiver in the situation, and how balanced that exchange feels.
I wrote all this down in my tarot journal. I think I’ll try another reading tomorrow, focusing on a specific situation, and see how the 6 of Pentacles shows up then. I’m starting to get a much better feel for this card!
